How To Make Steamed Mussels with Leeks, Thyme & Bacon
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from the pot and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
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Add the sliced leeks to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
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Increase the heat to high and add the white wine, chicken or vegetable broth, and fresh thyme. Bring to a boil.
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Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
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Remove the mussels from the pot using a slotted spoon and place them in a serving dish. Discard any mussels that did not open.
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Season the broth in the pot with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the broth over the mussels in the serving dish.
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Sprinkle the crispy bacon over the mussels and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Calories : 220kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 45mg
- Sodium : 700mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 8g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugars : 1g
- Protein : 20g
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